Last weekend I attended the screening of “Terror at Home: Domestic Violence in America,” which was hosted by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. What a powerful film.

It was followed by a panel discussion that was equally informative. Special thanks to the Deltas for providing us with such instrumental tools.

I also had an opportunity to view the film "The First Grader." It is a wonderful, uplifting true story and celebration of learning and a reminder that we should not take the privilege of learning for granted. I highly recommend seeing this film before it leaves the Queen City.

If you haven't made plans, check out my weekend picks.

FRIDAY
Taste of Charlotte ~ North Carolina's largest food festival with more than 100 menu items for sampling from Charlotte restaurants. The festival also offers a variety of entertainment for all ages
Location: Tryon Street from MLK Jr. Blvd to 6th Street
Time: 11:00 am Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Cost: Free
For additional information, visit CharlotteCultureGuide.com.

SATURDAY
Sister Souljah ~ Come out to a reading and book signing by the noted author of such works as “The Coldest Winter Ever,” “No Disrespect,” “Midnight: A Gangster Love Story” and her latest novel, “Midnight and the Meaning of Love.” This is one event you don't want to miss!
Location: Red@28th (next to Amelies) 2424 N. Davidson Street in NoDa
Cost: Free
Time: 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
For more information: Call 704 377-8989

SUNDAY
“Sugar Cane Alley” ~ Set in 1931 Martinique, this film paints a rich impasto of native life under French colonial rule. It tells the story a Jose, a bright, sweetly opportunistic boy learning to reconcile the value of his shanty-town roots with the education opportunities that beckon him to the big city.
Location: Harvey B. Gantt Center (551 S. Tryon St)
Cost: Free with museum admission
Time: 2 p.m.
For more information: visit the Gantt Center website.

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Toni Baker-Tyson is a self-described social butterfly. Each Thursday she offers her weekend entertainment picks. Email her at toni@qcitymetro.com.

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